Chapter 45: My Nickname Changed

Fortunately, it seemed the attack had only just begun. The soldiers surrounding Maria were still alive and well, and both Maria and Aria were unharmed.

But Aria was currently fighting an upper-level Master.

Maria had also moved away from the soldiers, exposing her position.

Aria seemed hard-pressed, since she was fighting while protecting Maria as well.

I could see Uncle coming from far away, but he was still a long way off.

The Imperial knights nearby were all occupied with their own opponents, so none of them seemed able to help Aria.

There was no other way.

I had to draw their attention and buy some time.

"You bastards!"

Cursing, I charged into a group of Expert-level knights...